What are some of the things that the EU does for me?
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You can live and work in another EU country. Check the EURES portal for job vacancies and practical advice.
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You can retire to any EU country (plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland) and receive your state pension there.
You can study or do a training course in another EU country. Over 15 million people have taken part in the Erasmus programme since it began in 1987.
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The EU scrapped roaming charges in 2017 to make it cheaper to keep in touch with friends and family as you travel across the EU. Your digital subscriptions travel with you too!
If you fall ill while visiting another EU country, the European Health Insurance Card ensures you can get state-provided healthcare. You will be treated under the same conditions and at the same cost as the people insured in that country.
WiFi4EU hot spots in public areas in thousands of local communities around the EU mean you can connect to the internet for free. Look out for this symbol:
You can use one single currency – the euro – in 20 EU countries.
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You can rest easy when travelling in the EU. You are protected by a full set of passenger rights whether you go by air, rail, ship, bus or coach.
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EU rules mean you can cancel or return online purchases within 14 days with no reason required.
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People in the EU benefit from some of the world’s strictest standards for safe and healthy food.
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Bank savings of up to €100 000 are always protected.
Find out more about what the EU does for you.